November 22, 2019 + Book Reviews
Book Review: Invoking the Ancestors: A Guide to Ancestral Veneration
by Sue Landsman
Right now I’m reading “Invoking the Ancestors: A Guide to Ancestral Veneration” by Mallorie Vaudoise. I’ve read several books about working with ancestors, but I’m finding that this is the most readable and useful one I’ve come across. Vaudoise has a very matter-of-fact, but intimate way of writing that feels like sitting down at the kitchen table with an older sister who knows way… Read More
November 11, 2019 + Seasonal Work
Living the Wheel of the Year
by Sue Landsman
It’s always a little weird once Samhain is over, but it seems like way too soon to start thinking about Yule, never mind decorating the altar. We tried just switching over the decorations when it “felt right,” but that still felt really arbitrary and didn’t seem to have any basis in reality. Here at RWT, we feel like our spirituality is connected with reality,… Read More
October 23, 2019 + Book Reviews
Book Review: The Art of Witch
by Sue Landsman
There’s so many “new witch” books flooding the market these days, it’s hard to tell the difference between many of the — but “The Art of Witch” by Fiona Horne stands out from the crowd. It isn’t just because of the black, flocked cover and the red ribbon bookmark, though I very much appreciate a book that hits it out of the park in… Read More
September 24, 2019 + Elemental Work
Water Magic
by Sue Landsman
Water magic is about releasing, accepting, flowing around obstacles, anything you might imagine that water is, helps, or does. There are many creative ways to work with water. You can do a meditation or a spell in the shower or when you wash your hands, or take a purifying ritual bath as a more special occasion. You can bless your water bottle with a… Read More
September 24, 2019 + Sabbats and Esbats
Mabon and the Autumn Equinox
by Sue Landsman
Happy Mabon! Today is the pagan sabbat Mabon, the Autumn Equinox, where the days start getting shorter and the nights longer. This is the second harvest, a time to reflect and celebrate before we head into the season of Samhain. Take the time to soak in some sun! This is a good time to take stock of what you need to keep you healthy… Read More
September 23, 2019 + Sabbats and Esbats
Mabon and the Autumn Equinox
by Sue Landsman
Happy Mabon! Today is the pagan sabbat Mabon, the Autumn Equinox, where the days start getting shorter and the nights longer. This is the second harvest, a time to reflect and celebrate before we head into the season of Samhain. Take the time to soak in some sun! This is a good time to take stock of what you need to keep you healthy… Read More
September 17, 2019 + Elemental Work
Fire Magic
by Sue Landsman
Fire Magic is a great “entry level” way to get into spells for new practitioners because, well, candles. Most people enjoy candles and they’re easy to find these days in all sorts of colors and sizes. Candles make it really easy to do fire magic in a safe, confined way. The main consideration with candles is whether you want to burn your candle to… Read More
September 16, 2019 + General
Boundaries and Protection
by Sue Landsman
Let’s talk about boundaries and protection. Many people turn to witchcraft because they want to take control of their lives and feel powerful. These are great goals, but keep in mind that when it comes down to taking care of yourself, the romance and attraction of spells and magic won’t get you that far — it all really comes down to practical skills and… Read More